…The CP said the operation formed part of sustained efforts to disrupt and dismantle criminal networks responsible for recurring abductions in Millennium City and surrounding communities. The rescued victims were identified as Jamila Muhammad, 27, wife of Abdulkadir Bello; Talatu Yakubu, 40; Yunana Bawa, 30; Calista Bis…

…demonstrated the Unit's determination to protect Nigeria's biodiversity and disrupt criminal networks exploiting the country's borders and waterways. "Pangolins are protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which regulates international trade in endange…

…operations and strengthen collaboration with relevant security stakeholders to dismantle criminal networks and prevent kidnapping across the state. He also called on members of the public to continue supporting the Police with timely and credible information, stressing that public cooperation remains essential to achie…

…to justice. The Nigerian Army has continued to face the challenge of dismantling armed criminal networks operating in vulnerable communities, where residents often bear the brunt of killings, abductions, cattle rustling and disputes over property. However, the allegations against Abam remain subject to investigation, a…

…coordinated covert operations between October 7 and October 11, targeting the suspected criminal networks and their operational locations. During the operations, the troops arrested an alleged arms fabricator identified as Ayuba Sunday Abot, who was reportedly operating at Heipang in Barkin Ladi LGA. Three other suspec…

…conduct specialised operations, navigate difficult terrain and dismantle terrorist and criminal networks. According to a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the development was necessary to strengthen operational readiness following the expansion of the Army’s divisions f…

…to track down those responsible for attacks on security personnel, dismantle armed criminal networks and restore peace in Plateau State.

…noting that the operations had resulted in the rescue of victims, disruption of criminal networks and improved security in affected communities. According to the report, police operatives, tactical teams and personnel of the Nigerian Army in Sokoto State foiled a bandit attack and rescued 30 kidnapped victims. The band…

…Experts seek review of NYSC deployment policy A security analyst, Chidi Omeje, said criminal networks could be exploiting the predictable movement of young graduates during NYSC mobilisation and deployment periods. “This is becoming a pattern, I think, because everyone has information about the mobilisation of corps me…

…with the Anambra Vigilante Group as part of sustained efforts to disrupt terrorist and criminal networks operating in the South-East. According to the Nigerian Army, the three victims were abducted around the Osakwa General Area of Ihiala Local Government Area before troops, working with the vigilantes, launched a resc…

…is steadily transferring wealth from vulnerable northern families into the hands of the criminal networks holding their loved ones hostage.

…bag containing clothes,” he added. Afolabi said the NSCDC would continue to go after criminal networks involved in the theft and destruction of critical infrastructure. NSCDC arrests ex-AEDC staff, 12 others over N350m electricity cable vandalism

…to cooperate with the government and security institutions to identify and dismantle criminal networks.

…act as "unknown gunmen" by leaking the movement details of wealthy travellers to criminal networks.

…He said human trafficking was increasingly migrating to the digital space, with criminal networks exploiting social media, encrypted messaging platforms and fake online job portals. “Human trafficking is migrating to the digital space, and we must adapt our response to meet this emerging threat,” Adekoye said. He said…

…countries, porous borders, and the cross-border movement of armed groups and criminal networks into Nigerian territory,” and called for strengthened border security, intelligence gathering and regional cooperation to consolidate the gains already recorded. On the 2027 contest, Yuguda argued that Atiku’s proposal to bri…

…what the military described as a significant setback for one of the region's most feared criminal networks.Soldiers from Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, operating under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, engaged a terrorist group led by kingpin Kachalla Muhammadu Filani in a fierce gun battle.Troops Kill 2 top comman…

…"The Police Command reassures members of the public of its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and protecting lives and property by bringing perpetrators of kidnapping and other violent crimes to justice. "Members of the public are encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly provide credible information that may…

…management becomes an indispensable component of national security. “Terrorists and criminal networks exploit sovereign boundaries precisely because security forces cannot simply pursue them across international borders without appropriate cooperation and legal frameworks. “Consequently, Nigeria’s focus on the Northeas…

…State Command, and in continuation of the Command's intensified efforts to dismantle criminal networks operating within the State, operatives of the Command embarked on sustained intelligence-led follow-up operations aimed at identifying, apprehending those responsible for the heinous crime. "Consequently, at about 233…

…trafficking and protecting endangered species. The command warned individuals and criminal networks involved in the illegal trade that the Service would continue to work with relevant stakeholders to disrupt activities that threaten Nigeria's biodiversity and the survival of endangered species. by Linda Ikeji at 28/08/…

…Hadejia said, “The Command will continue to dismantle the activities of individuals and criminal networks responsible for the theft and vandalism of critical national infrastructure.” He added, “Perpetrators of these criminal acts will face the full weight of the law,” while urging residents to support the police by pr…

…Jackal IV as a coordinated response to the growing global reach of West African criminal networks, particularly groups like the Black Axe.INTERPOL names Nigeria's Black Axe a global crime group Photo ImagesImagesThe Black Axe traces its origins to the University of Benin in Nigeria, where it was founded in 1977 as part…

…tasked with monitoring banking transactions, to step up their efforts, stay ahead of criminal networks, and track illicit financial flows. “Every single day, these guys grow in sophistication and desperation, and we must also devise means to bring them to their knees. “The state must ultimately deal with them. They mus…

…this in a statement on Sunday, saying the operation was part of efforts to dismantle criminal networks and violent non-state actors operating in the state. Ikenga said the clearance operation, conducted on Saturday, involved operatives of the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu; Department of State Services; 302 Artillery Reg…